Serpent replaces Dragon as symbol next year

Serpent replaces Dragon as symbol next year

OSAKA, Japan - A serpent, next year's symbol in the 12-year Asian cycle, meets this year's dragon symbols in a ceremony marking the yearly symbol change in Osaka on Dec. 27. The ceremony for the serpent and three dragons was held on a Tsutenkaku Tower observation platform.

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